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From: Al Lenkner <>
Subject: Re: [PA-PITTSBURGH] Jane Kelly
Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:28:18 -0400
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Clare,

I'm sorry but, I guess out of habit, Neel became Neeld. Disregard,
please. I have enough problems with my Neelds not knowing how to
spell their name.

Al



At 04:53 PM 4/23/2009, you wrote:
>Thanks Al.
>I will do that. I started this research before computers so I have
>an original big copy so I will dig it out.
>Clare
>
>---------- Original Message ----------
>From: Al Lenkner <>
>To:
>Subject: Re: [PA-PITTSBURGH] Jane Kelly
>Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:14:37 -0400
>
>Clare,
>
>I didn't have anything to contribute but, just for the hell of it, I
>took a look at the census. Based upon the way the data is entered,
>Jane Kelly is the head of the household and she has Mary Neeld and
>kids living with her. I would bet that Mary Neel is her daughter and
>Mary's husband has died or left her for whatever reason. If Mary
>Neeld was the head of the household, you would or should find Jane's
>name at the bottom of the list, after William Neeld. Based on the
>writing, the census taker had probably more education than most at
>that time. Although the handwriting is a little too fancy for my
>tastes, it is entirely legible. Take another look at Mr Everhart 3
>lines above Jane's entry. It would take a lot of practice to make
>the letter " P " like he/she did.
>
>Al
>
>
>
>
>At 11:16 AM 4/23/2009, you wrote:
> >Several weeks ago, I requested information in regard to a Jane
> >Kelly. I have not received even one response so I am trying again.
> >
> >The 1850 Census, 2nd Ward, Allegheny City, has a Jane Kelly
> >listed. The census states that she was 79 and b. in PA. As to the
> >way people gave info for the census, I'm not sure she was b. in PA.
> >
> >Living with her was Mary Neel (40); John Neel (11) and William Neel
> >(4). By the names and dates, I think the William is my
> >g-grandfather, William H. Neal.
> >
> >For years I have been trying to find out who this Jane Kelly is in
> >case there is a relationship or so that I can forget about her. Has
> >anyone come across this Jane Kelly? At her age, she could be a widow.
> >Thanks
> >Clare
>
>
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